NC State will celebrate Fulbright Week in honor of the Fulbright Program’s 80th anniversary, recognizing eight decades of advancing research, teaching and public service through global collaboration and transformative opportunities for students, faculty and scholars!

In March every year, NC State’s Office of Global Engagement, Office for Faculty Excellence, and the University Fellowships Office will team up to host an informative and engaging Fulbright Week, highlighting the various programs supported through the prestigious Fulbright program. 

Led by the United States government, Fulbright is an academic cultural exchange program for American students to study, teach, or pursue important research and professional projects in the United States and in more than 160 partner countries worldwide over the course of an academic year. 

It is a life-changing experience that creates impact through lasting connections, collaborations, and mutual understanding that helps nations and people solve pressing problems while working together toward common goals. NC State was listed as a Top Producing Institution, recognized for having the highest number of accepted applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs.

2026’s Events

Friday, March 27 – Fulbright Booth at the International Festival

• 12 – 3 PM – Stafford Commons

The University Fellowships Office will be at the International Festival to answer any questions that students might have about the Fulbright Program.

Tuesday, March 31 – Faculty Panel

• 2:15 PM, Talley Student Union, Room 3221

• RSVP Here

This panel is intended for faculty interested in the Fulbright Scholar and Specialist programs. Attendees will hear from faculty who recently completed a Fulbright award and learn about their experience applying to the program, living abroad, and navigating university and international procedures. 

Panelist	Associated Department
Adriana San Miguel	Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Hudson Ashrafi	Department of Horticultural Science
Intae Yoon	College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Wednesday, April 1 – U.S. Student Fulbright Information Sessions

• Morning Session 10:00 a.m. Zoom
• Afternoon Session 3:00 p.m. Zoom

Join us for 2 Information Sessions on the U.S. Student Fulbright Program led by Courtney Hughes and Kristen Hetrick at the University Fellowships Office. Former student participants in the Fulbright program will connect with outbound students preparing to enter the Fulbright program and share their experiences and resources. 

Thursday, April 2 – Students, Faculty, and Fulbright Alumni Networking Event

• 3 – 5:00 PM – Talley Student Union, Room 3210

Networking Event for Students, Faculty, and Fulbright Alumni. Sponsored by the Fulbright Association.

NC State Celebrates Fulbright Program’s 80th Anniversary

March marks NC State’s celebration of the Fulbright Program’s 80th anniversary, highlighting faculty and student achievements, including four 2025–26 U.S. Fulbright Scholars, and offering opportunities like the Fulbright Pathfinder Program to support future applicants. Fulbright Week runs March 30–April 3, featuring panels, info sessions, and networking events to connect the campus community with this global program.

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